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Turning 30!!!(2011)

4.9/10
Hindi121 minstheatrical

Turning 30!!! is a 2011 Indian Hindi-language romance film directed by Alankrita Shrivastava in her directorial debut. The film stars Gul Panag as Naina, alongside Purab Kohli, Siddharth Makkar, Tillotama Shome, and Jeneva Talwar. The story follows Naina, a Mumbai ad executive, as she faces a breakup and workplace setbacks just before her 30th birthday. The film explores themes of heartbreak, friendship, and self-discovery. It was produced by Prakash Jha and received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its honest portrayal of urban women's lives but criticism for its writing. The film was released on 14 January 2011.

Filmed In:Mumbai
Mood:
emotionalfunnyuplifting
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
Theatrical Release
14 January 2011
Director
Alankrita Shrivastava
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 1m
Rating
4.9/10

Storyline

Naina is a successful ad executive in Mumbai. Her perfect life falls apart when her boyfriend dumps her for a richer woman. At work, her boss steals her ideas. With her 30th birthday approaching, Naina must find the strength to rebuild her life and learn to love herself again.

Life begins at 30.

Film Details

4.9Rating
121Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date14 January 2011
Release Typetheatrical
Filmed InMumbai

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Themes
identitylovefamilyfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Turning 30!!!' with three exclamation marks, but they were often dropped in promotions.
  • It was one of the earliest Hindi films to focus on a single, urban woman's anxieties about aging, a theme later explored in many movies.
  • Lead actress Gul Panag performed most of her stunts in the film, including a parasailing sequence.
  • The movie's soundtrack featured a rare Hindi film song by the Pakistani band Strings, called 'Zinda Hoon'.
  • Despite being set in Mumbai, parts of the film were actually shot in Goa to depict a getaway sequence.
  • Director Alankrita Shrivastava made her feature film debut with this movie, before gaining wider fame with 'Lipstick Under My Burkha'.
  • The film had a limited theatrical release and performed modestly, but found a bigger audience later on television and streaming platforms.

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